Labor
The Future of Food After the Pandemic
FSR Magazine 3/24
In the U.S., local food sales first began gaining traction in the early 2000s.
How many workers earn less than $15 an hour in your state? These maps will tell you
Fast Company 3/22
Roughly one-third of the U.S. workforce—52 million people—earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report from anti-poverty advocacy group Oxfam America.
Food Industry Policy
New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Food Service Equipment, with the Market to Reach $38.6 Billion Worldwide by 2026
PR Newswire 3/22
A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled “Food Service Equipment – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”.
New California Bill Will Allow Workers to Not Show up Under a State of Emergency
The Epoch Times 3/23
SACRAMENTO—A new bill allowing employees to skip work if they cite the State of Emergency as a reason for their absence has received backlash from more than 30 business advocacy groups across the state—including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Hospital Association, and the California Restaurant Association—who say the bill will harm business owners.
On the Side
One of the East Bay’s top vegan burger restaurants files for bankruptcy
SF Gate 3/22
Despite being listed as one of the top burger joints in the East Bay, popular vegan restaurant Malibu’s Burgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, stating that they fell prey to a “bad loan” from Credibly, the San Francisco Business Times reported.
This Woman-Owned Vegan Bakery in Los Angeles Is Serving Up Activism
Veg Out Magazine 3/21
If you haven’t visited Just What I Kneaded yet, what are you doing? From pop-tarts and cinnamon rolls to cookies and cakes, this woman-owned Los Angeles vegan bakery is serving up delicious pastries with a drizzle of activism!
